Practice not-doing and everything will fall into place.

Not valuing wealth prevents theft.

In lightness the root is lost. In haste the ruler is lost.

My words have an origin. My deeds have a sovereign. Truly, because people do not understand this, they do not understand me.

Peacefulness is an inner sense of calm - it comes from becoming still - in order to reflect and meditate on our inner wisdom and receive answers. A peaceful heart is one that is free from worry and rouble. It's becoming quiet so we can look at things quietly so we can more clearly understand them and thus come up with creative solutions. It is learning to live in the present. Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.

When men lack a sense of awe, there will be disaster.

There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontent. And there is no greater disaster than greed.